Addressing IT Training Challenges: How Learning Tree Harnesses the Benefits of Blended Learning in the Workplace

7.6.2018 14:50 | Business Wire

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Learning Tree International (OTCQX: LTRE) announced today its expansion
of blended solutions to address two key learning challenges in IT
training: notoriously low completion rates of self-paced learning, as
well as the need for flexibility beyond a classroom event that includes
anytime access to relevant content and other engaging learning tools.
Learning Tree sees the benefits of blended learning in the workplace as
a natural next step in training.

“With less than 20% completion rates of e-learning alone, we wanted to
build something that capitalizes on the convenience of on-demand
content, but not leave learners with no access to help when they need it
most,” said Brian Simms, Director of Strategic Initiatives at
Learning Tree. “We are using our own award-winning content, plus
partner content, market research, and ongoing client feedback to build
blended learning packages that offer learners optimal tools and
resources for the way they want to learn.”

An example of adopting more than just e-learning or stand-alone
classroom events, Learning Tree offers the popular ITIL Foundation
Certification Training course with all four learning options shown,
including bringing training to a client’s facility and the option of
customizing content for specific case study use.

As learning needs change over time, and with job roles and project teams
shifting, those leading learning and development for organizations must
be flexible in their approach to supporting employees, yet also focus on
optimizing spend, along with tracking and reporting of results. Learning
Tree’s new blended learning approach can support organizations in
rapidly providing increased learning flexibility and options for their
employees.

“While instructor-led is still viewed as the best way for applied
learning, there are benefits of blended learning. We understand the
pressures on organizations to upskill their employees, but to do so
without impacting current productivity,” said Richard A. Spires, CEO
at Learning Tree. “All learning is not created equal, and there is
so much information available online today. Learning Tree provides
organizations with flexible learning solutions that focus on practical
approaches to supporting a learner’s journey to mastery.”

Learning
Tree International is a trusted, global partner delivering
mission-critical IT training and certifications, as well as the
communication and critical thinking skills necessary to effectively
deploy and deliver major IT initiatives. Over 2.5 million IT & business
professionals around the world have enhanced their skills through
Learning Tree's extensive library of proprietary and partner content.
Today, Learning Tree offers an expanded
training portfolio, including Agile, cyber
security, cloud computing, program/project management, web
development, operating systems, networking, leadership, and more.
Attendees enjoy award-winning content that goes beyond the classroom
with customized blended
learning solutions featuring instructor-led, on-demand, and online
training through Learning Tree AnyWare®, a modern technology
platform that delivers an immersive, virtual learning experience.

We go beyond training with Workforce Optimization Solutions — a modern
approach that improves the adoption of skills and accelerates the
implementation of technical and business processes required to improve
IT service delivery. These services include: needs assessments, skill
gaps analyses, blended delivery, and acceleration workshops delivered by
our expert instructors — working professionals with 15+ years of
experience in the fields in which they teach.

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on Learning Tree. Such statements involve inherent risks and
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but are not limited to the following: our ability to continue as a going
concern; our ability to obtain additional liquidity in amounts and on
terms acceptable to the Company; our ability to reverse our trend of
declining year over year revenues and negative cash flows from
operations, and to maintain sufficient liquidity; our ability to
successfully implement our new strategies including achieving our cost
reduction goals; competition; international operations, including
currency fluctuations; attracting and retaining qualified personnel;
intellectual property, including having to defend potential infringement
claims; implementation of partnerships with third party providers of
courses and or course material; efficient delivery and scheduling of
Learning Tree's courses; technology development and new technology
introduction; the timely development, introduction, and customer
acceptance of our courses and other products; a majority of our
outstanding common stock is beneficially owned by our chairman and his
spouse; risks associated with maintaining cyber security; changing
economic and market conditions; and adverse weather conditions, strikes,
acts of war or terrorism and other external events. Learning Tree is not
undertaking any obligation to update forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect future events, developments or changed
circumstances.

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Tree's business that could cause actual results to differ materially
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